At 13.02 hours today, Mr Samy Vellu, the MIC chief stated the Government nor MIC will support street demos. This is nothing new as this matter has been highlighted by the media during the past few days.

But, the statement that MIC has been working within the system and this has proved to be successful is another stale oft repeated argument which does not hold water at all. MIC should think of a better defense than this. What success? It is a known fact that MIC is never in the picture when decisions are made. It is only when the Indians complain that MIC even knows about it. How often have things been perpetuated and there is no comment from the MIC at all? Correct me if I am wrong. What UMNO things correct it does. MIC is there to listen. How many a time has MIC risen to the front to object or raise a point before implementation. Sad to say they are in the same boat as the ordinary man who only knows about the matter once executed.

He further states that many problems have been raised and settled without street demonstrations. That is the crux of the matter. If the Government has shown a sympathetic ear to the 18 point letter that was delivered on the 12th of August, would Hindraf have resorted to the rally today. I don’t think so.

Another hard to believe fact Mr Samy Vellu also said that many issues have been settled through consultations and dialogue with the federal, state and local government. I don’t thing so readers would have forgotten about the demolition of the Padang Java temple that easily. MIC was treated like any other person who grieved the demolition. What consultation and dialogue are we talking about? “Hindu temples built on government land were still being demolished despite his appeals to the various state chief ministers.” Was this not Mr Samy Vellu in his moaning statement?

The last part of the report is about sensitive issues. This phrase is over used so much so, it conveys no meaning now. The Indians are marginalised. Is this a sensitive issue? Practically everyone is aware of this problem. Has this got to be whispered to the ears of the Government since it is sensitive? Then, does kris waving becomes public declaration for all to follow,

I can go on and on. The MIC has got to call a spade a spade and tell the people the truth. Enough of this play acting. The person behind the character has been exposed.

Another pathetic ending, the PM knows it all, and we have his support.